The European People’s Party Group in the Committee of the Regions (EPP-CoR) has chosen Juanma Moreno as its candidate for the President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) for the 2025-2030 mandate.
Juanma Moreno, currently the President of Andalusia, brings extensive experience in regional and European politics. As Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions and Vice-President of the EPP-CoR Group, he has been a strong advocate for regional leadership in shaping European policies.
Commenting on his selection, Moreno emphasised the importance of local and regional authorities in addressing the challenges facing Europe today “We find ourselves at a critical moment in the history of the European Union. In this context, our regions and cities must take on the role they deserve—a role that is not just deserved but also a responsibility. We must influence legislative and executive decision-making across all levels of competence. We, in the European People’s Party, understand better than anyone the needs, hopes, and concerns of our citizens. We are committed to their well-being.”
A Strong Advocate for Regions and Cities
As a Member of the European Committee of the Regions since 2019, Juanma Moreno has played a key role in shaping policies on rural development, climate action, and regional competitiveness. His served as CoR rapporteur on key opinions including:
✔ A Long-term Vision for the EU's Rural Areas
✔ Green Deal and Health
✔ European Climate Law: Achieving Climate Neutrality
He also represented the CoR at the UN Climate Change Conferences (COP28 & COP29) and convened an international congress on climate change in 2024. His leadership was instrumental in hosting the CoR ENVE external seminar in Málaga (2023) and organising an EPP Local Dialogue in Seville (2021).
Next Steps
Following his selection by the EPP-CoR, Juanma Moreno’s candidacy will now proceed to the February plenary session of the Committee of the Regions, where all members will vote to elect the next CoR President.
About Juanma Moreno
Juanma Moreno has had a distinguished career in local, regional, and national politics. He has served as:
• President of Andalusia (since 2018)
• Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions (since 2021)
• Vice-President of the EPP-CoR Group (since 2022)
• Member of the Spanish Congress (2000-2011)
• Secretary of State for Social Services and Equality (2012-2014)
He holds a degree in Protocol and Event Organization and a Master's in Protocol Management and Event Production from Camilo José Cela University. In recognition of his public service, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic.